Nor Cal Wheeling, Camping and BS - 2019
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theoutbackdream
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Definitely a fun run today. Thanks for setting that up [MENTION=113049]rochmpr[/MENTION]. Nice meeting a few more forum members
Rochmpr showing us how its done
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Duffdog... there's no quit in this guy..
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I feel like you can almost see when the tierod gives way... Edit: @ 1:04 it just gives..
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Rochmpr showing us how its done
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Duffdog... there's no quit in this guy..
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I feel like you can almost see when the tierod gives way... Edit: @ 1:04 it just gives..
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rochmpr
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Trip Report - Sourgrass Trail - 04/13/2019
The plan came together with several members deciding to show up. I met up with @theoutbackdreak and [MENTION=122163]duffdog[/MENTION] and the first meeting point and we quickly departed to spot number 2 where we waited for a brief moment for [MENTION=149664]304tmt[/MENTION] to join us. From there we headed up to Arnold where we met [MENTION=142877]Folsom4Rnr[/MENTION] and filled up and emptied the mornings coffee, water, Red Bulls, or what ever everyone else was drinking. From there we made the short trip up the hill and down into the ravine where the trail head is located. We aired down and I took point. The trail runs along the North for of the Stanislaus River which was rushing good. We made it though several of the obstacles without issue as they are not too difficult. There was a fair amount of water on the trail and a lot of little steams and waterfalls from all of the snow melt. Some sections of the trail had water running right down them. After a short time, we made it to the good stuff, the small stream crossing, which, at this point was far from the small stream with about 6" to 8" of water. This thing was rushing. We all took a look and then I made the call to forge through. I immediately hit the rear locker to avoid any issues and dropped in holding tight to the ledge on the passenger side. Then, I placed the drivers tire up against the large rock in the stream and stopped and the rear end hooped down stream with no progress up the large rock. At this point, I said "F it", reached down and flipped the switches (ARB), and boom, crawled right up the rock, hooked the left turn and out. At this point, [MENTION=142877]Folsom4Rnr[/MENTION] made the wise decision to opt out of this. [MENTION=122163]duffdog[/MENTION] was all in for a shot and went for it. After several attempts forwards, backwards and moving rocks all over and possible beating a few into submission, he decided to see about a winch up that rock. Well, that resulted in a tie-rod that looked like a boomerang. So with a winch in the opposite direction to flat, dry ground, disassembly started and the head scratching of how to straighten this out. After a little trial and error, I remembered I had a large cheater bar and had the idea to stick one end in the hitch receiver and [MENTION=77624]Duffman[/MENTION] had that tie-rod almost as straight as new again. After reassembly, I crossed back a little easier than the first attempt and out we headed with a quick air and and then lunch and cold ones at the Lube Room before heading home.
The plan came together with several members deciding to show up. I met up with @theoutbackdreak and [MENTION=122163]duffdog[/MENTION] and the first meeting point and we quickly departed to spot number 2 where we waited for a brief moment for [MENTION=149664]304tmt[/MENTION] to join us. From there we headed up to Arnold where we met [MENTION=142877]Folsom4Rnr[/MENTION] and filled up and emptied the mornings coffee, water, Red Bulls, or what ever everyone else was drinking. From there we made the short trip up the hill and down into the ravine where the trail head is located. We aired down and I took point. The trail runs along the North for of the Stanislaus River which was rushing good. We made it though several of the obstacles without issue as they are not too difficult. There was a fair amount of water on the trail and a lot of little steams and waterfalls from all of the snow melt. Some sections of the trail had water running right down them. After a short time, we made it to the good stuff, the small stream crossing, which, at this point was far from the small stream with about 6" to 8" of water. This thing was rushing. We all took a look and then I made the call to forge through. I immediately hit the rear locker to avoid any issues and dropped in holding tight to the ledge on the passenger side. Then, I placed the drivers tire up against the large rock in the stream and stopped and the rear end hooped down stream with no progress up the large rock. At this point, I said "F it", reached down and flipped the switches (ARB), and boom, crawled right up the rock, hooked the left turn and out. At this point, [MENTION=142877]Folsom4Rnr[/MENTION] made the wise decision to opt out of this. [MENTION=122163]duffdog[/MENTION] was all in for a shot and went for it. After several attempts forwards, backwards and moving rocks all over and possible beating a few into submission, he decided to see about a winch up that rock. Well, that resulted in a tie-rod that looked like a boomerang. So with a winch in the opposite direction to flat, dry ground, disassembly started and the head scratching of how to straighten this out. After a little trial and error, I remembered I had a large cheater bar and had the idea to stick one end in the hitch receiver and [MENTION=77624]Duffman[/MENTION] had that tie-rod almost as straight as new again. After reassembly, I crossed back a little easier than the first attempt and out we headed with a quick air and and then lunch and cold ones at the Lube Room before heading home.
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Was it the OTE or the adjusting rod?
rochmpr
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The inner.
4Reak Show
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Jesus Christ man. Call me a pu$$y all you want but that river crossing looked intense. Up to the doors, which looks closer to 2 feet of moving water on a ledge... About as bad as it gets. I would have had lunch on the safe side of the river and watched the show if I was in your pack. (And I almost went with you guys instead of poker flat). Kudos for the balls gentlemen. But I know when to hold em and know when to fold em. Give it a month and try again
rochmpr
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[MENTION=122163]duffdog[/MENTION] folded after several attempts, his tie-rod that is.
I must have tried to get up that rock 20 times. The only thing I was not about to do was get into that ice cold water...no thanks. I'll wait till the summer for that. Just laying on my hood and getting the winch cable ready froze my hands solid for a few minutes.
Folsom4Rnr
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Was a ton of fun - thanks for throwing that together [MENTION=113049]rochmpr[/MENTION].
Folsom4Rnr
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:rofl:
theoutbackdream
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That's just the adjusting bar, hopefully no damage to inner.
I never done 1, but, there separate pieces.
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[MENTION=122163]duffdog[/MENTION] so you sure you want to take my spot on the next one!
It wasn't too hard of a trail honestly, just lots of water. I happened to have a brand new tie rod in my garage, so it was pretty simple to change and get the truck going again. The real problem was the wimpy ARB "skid plates" I installed. The only skid plate that doesn't look like a crumpled reciept was the trail gear skid I reinforced with 1/2" steel plate. Looking forward to wheeling with you - when is the next trip?!
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Usually TRE damages are hard side hits on the tire/rim.
Not sure, think my fearless leader [MENTION=113049]rochmpr[/MENTION] tired of me being scared to run anymore.
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Re did the seals and brake upgrade, not hearing the clunk anymore in the rear, was pretty sure the uppers bushings were getting toast.
theoutbackdream
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Throwing it out there...
I've been wanting to go to Sierra Buttes/Gold Valley after another member posted pics on the 2018 thread...
*Pics* Gold Valley and Sierra Buttes - Nor Cal trail run August 2016 - Nissan Frontier Forum
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I also got curious in buying those ~$3 inner tie rod ends just for backup.. well apparently they dont have documentation for Prop 65.... Thanks California...
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